Best Disaster Risk Counties in Maine
FEMA National Risk Index — flood, fire, tornado, and more Compare rankings across all 16 counties.
All Maine Counties Ranked
| # | County | Disaster Risk Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 76.7 | 54.7 |
| 2 | Knox County, ME | 71.4 | 50.5 |
| 3 | Lincoln County, ME | 68.2 | 54.2 |
| 4 | Waldo County, ME | 59.4 | 53.9 |
| 5 | Franklin County, ME | 56.4 | 54.8 |
| 6 | Washington County, ME | 52.5 | 52.8 |
| 7 | Piscataquis County, ME | 47.7 | 49.7 |
| 8 | Hancock County, ME | 45 | 51.2 |
| 9 | Androscoggin County, ME | 40.9 | 38.2 |
| 10 | Oxford County, ME | 34.1 | 45.3 |
| 11 | Somerset County, ME | 32.1 | 41.3 |
| 12 | Kennebec County, ME | 24.8 | 40.2 |
| 13 | Cumberland County, ME | 23 | 47.4 |
| 14 | Penobscot County, ME | 22 | 38.7 |
| 15 | Aroostook County, ME | 19.6 | 48.7 |
| 16 | York County, ME | 18.5 | 46.8 |
Data Source
Disaster Risk data from RiskByCounty. See full details at RiskByCounty. Data updated February 2026.